The Lemon Index
202220244th generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 17,549 in the U.S. in 2023 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 7 complaints in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
7 owner complaints, first 3 years 17–19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V204000 (visibility), 26V165000 (back over prevention) and 26V104000 (electrical) done? It has 8 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Lincoln sent dealers 150 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Lincoln's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 7 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Problems Lincoln told dealers about
Lincoln sent dealers 150 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 8
- Visibility · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping …
- Electrical · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.
Show all 8 recalls
- Brakes · recall issued 2025
The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Equipment · recall issued 2024
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
- Equipment · recall issued 2023
The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2023
The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Lincoln Navigator recall, all years · All Lincoln recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lincoln Navigator SUV RWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Lincoln Navigator EL SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lincoln Navigator EL SUV RWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,150–$3,550 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Lincoln Navigator year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2023 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
We can't score it: only 17,549 were sold in the U.S. in 2023 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Lincoln Navigator problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (57%), backup camera (29%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Lincoln Navigator have?
8 safety recalls (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Lincoln Navigator get?
17 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Lincoln Navigator have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Lincoln Navigator cost in fuel a year?
About $3,150 to $3,550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Lincoln Navigator have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Lincoln Navigator year is better than the 2023?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2004 drew the fewest (somewhat fewer complaints than the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works